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Tag: balance

Balance between saving and spending

Balance between saving and spending

by Brendan20 October 201918 June 2021Leave a comment

It's not easy finding the balance between saving and spending. On one hand we work hard for our money and really feel that we deserve to enjoy it (which we do!). On the other hand though, we need to save…

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Financial Health balance, priorities, track, values
Credit card debt

5 warning signs of a credit card debt trap

by Brendan27 September 20181 April 2021Leave a comment

Credit cards are dangerous things as they make it far too easy to buy stuff that you don't actually have money for! And what's worse is that the credit cards are marketed as giving you freedom, giving you things that…

Read More 5 warning signs of a credit card debt trap

Pay off debt balance, credit card, Financial Health, Financially free, track
Mega savings binge

My 11 Day Mega Savings Binge

by Brendan11 September 201712 November 20202 Comments

My partner left this morning on an 11 day trip to visit family in Joburg and Durban and I’ve decided to use this opportunity for a mega savings binge. In fact, I am going to turn into a stingy hermit…

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Save Money balance, challenge, debt free, plan, sacrifice
How a lesser paying job makes sense to me

How a lesser paying job makes sense to me

by Brendan18 August 20174 September 2020Leave a comment

This may seem like a strange blog post. Why on earth would a finance blogger even consider a lesser paying job, and let alone be pleased about it? Before you start thinking that I have lost my mind you better…

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Financial Freedom, Smart Choices balance, Goals
Finding meaning in life. A quote form the Dalai Lama

Awesome quote from the Dalai Lama

by Brendan4 June 20177 May 2021Leave a comment

One of my favorite quotes from the Dalai Lama on how people sacrifice health for money and how we don't live in the present moment.

Financial Health balance, Quotes, sacrifice, values
Find the balance

Find the Balance

by Brendan8 May 20173 November 2020Leave a comment

It’s hard to find the balance between saving for the future, and living for the now. You don’t want to lose out on the wonderful experiences that life can offer you right now; but at the same time you don’t…

Read More Find the Balance

Financial Habits balance, Budget, debt free, Goals, save

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